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Interview

Khanna

Twinkle

Important for women

to become financially

independent

Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, who has been
vocal about several social issues especially those
related to gender equality, believes that the best way
for a woman to empower herself is through financial
independence.

"We often tell women to speak up for themselves and
"We often tell women to speak up for themselves and
to be fearless, but the fact is if you are not financially
independent, then you have to toe the line and have to
raise hand for the cheque," she said.

"Economic indepence is the primary thing for Economic indepence is the primary thing for
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all women out there. They should not rely on
someone else for their needs, all should
become self-reliant," Twinkle said during the
launch of her third book titled 'Pyjamas are
Forgiving' on Wednesday.

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Asked the reason for holding a political ideology sked the reason for holding a political ideology
different from her husband and actor Akshay Kumar's
opinions, Twinkle responded by saying: "We all have a
right to vote which implies we all have a right to have
different opinions," she said.

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At the same time, the "Mela" actress expressed her t the same time, the "Mela" actress expressed her
concern over people's ruthless attitude towards
someone who has a different opinion in the society.
She said: "Be it colour, cast, nationality or opinion,
we all are shunning people who are different from us.
And through this we end up learning nothing. We all
are living in an eco-chamber.

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"Rather bothering about looks, women should invest in Rather bothering about looks, women should invest in
their skills and try to develop a mind. If you have skills,
automatically all heads will turn for you no matter what
the looks are. "

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